__/ [ The Ghost In The Machine ] on Tuesday 12 September 2006 18:00 \__
> Apologies for not having a reference but this was on
> KCBS this morning; apparently cell phones, Blackberries,
> and other such gizmos have a 50% return rate as they are
> getting way too featureful and complicated. I'll admit
> I'd have to dig; the website (www.kcbs.com) isn't being
> horribly helpful.
While on that note, it's worth mentioning that mobile phone engineers favour
Linux (once its merits are realised) because it's a 'one size fits all'
solution that is easy to adjust for a low cost. It makes it featureful and
by no means complicated to set up. Look how many devices have already been
'conquered' by Linux, owing to a one-man team. Tungten E, XBox...
> The implications for Linux are slightly ambiguous,
> depending upon whether "installation from LiveDisc"
> is considered a feature and whether "preinstallation"
> is an advantage or not.
>
> On a somewhat related front, cameras are apparently
> incorporating a lot of weird, complicated effects,
> including slimdown mode, color saturation code (for
> foodies, apparently), and sky/ground color brilliance
> adjustments.
>
> http://news.com.com/2300-1041_3-6110309-1.html?tag=ne.gall.pg
She doesn't really need the 'gadget makeover', in my humble opinion.
> Sounds gadgety to me. Go go Gadget Pixel! *splat*
A quick Google for "inspector gadget mp3 index of" brings up the following:
http://themes.stumpnet.net/Inspector%20Gadget.mp3
Go, Gadget, go. Run, Forrest, run.
Best wishes,
Roy
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